There's a temptation to take the safe route (gift cards), the intervention route (a gym membership) or the "Call of Duty: Black Ops II" route (he/she already has a copy).

Last week, Playing Games critics Andrea Abney and Christopher T. Fong started our gift guide off with a few overlooked games from 2012. This week, Erick Wong and I play doubles and pick some off-the-beaten-path gifts for the gamer who has (almost) everything. Lesser-known, memorable gifts in a variety of price ranges.

iCade: Arcade cabinet for the iPad: Gamers who are getting sick of the high resolution of their new iPad can take a trip back to the 1980s with the iCade, which transforms the tablet into a mini-arcade cabinet. Downloadable games (they cost extra) include "Asteroids," "Battlezone," "Centipede" and "Donkey Kong." The product is endorsed by my two most arcade-obsessed friends. $99.99; www.ionaudio.com.

Pulse wireless stereo headset: These PS3 headphones are a big improvement over last year's model in build quality and attention to detail. Brushed chrome accents add a touch of class, and the ear pads are thicker in the back for a better fit - all the better for the adjustable "BassImpact" feature that feels like a rumble pack strapped to your head. Plug and play via a USB dongle, and a simple workaround adapts it to almost any audio component. $149; us.playstation.com.

San Francisco skyline laptop decal: Urban Decal also makes a decal featuring "Space Invader" characters and Pac-Man eating dots, but we're going with this less video-gamey one for our laptop. There are also decals featuring skylines of Los Angeles, New York and a few dozen others. We're hoping for Oakland by holiday season 2013. $12.95; urbandecal.com.

Space Invaders Pixel Art Hoodie: The Space Invaders alien is arguably the coolest-looking pixelated video game character in history, as this hoodie proves. The price is decent, and there are dozens of colors that stray beyond the hoodie standards red, gray and black. Search around a little bit and you can find matching Space Invaders boxer shorts and sneakers. $36.99; www.somethinggeeky.com.

Street Fighter 25th Anniversary Chess Set: OK, the Street Fighter 25th Anniversary Collection Set ($149.99) with its smorgasbord of games, soundtracks, anime and keepsakes, is pretty substantial. But if you really, really want to play "Street Fighter" in all possible permutations, there's this limited-edition chess set with laser-etched, sandblasted this and that. Weighs a ton and comes with a certificate of authenticity, so you know it's serious. $269.95; store.capcom.com.